Astromeet 2010 Information

Saturday November 13^th

^{Doors open at 9.00am}

First talk at 10.00am sharp

Venue : The Clothworkers Hall and Foyer, School of Music, Leeds University

Ticket cost: £10 at the door, reduced to £5 for under 18s and full time students on presentation of a valid student card.

Please note that the University only allow us to provide limited catering. We will provide a full list of local pubs and takeaways. Hot and cold drinks will be available on site.

Invited speakers

10.00 - 11.15   Professor Melvin Hoare - University of Leeds
'Massive Star Formation in the Milky Way'

11.35 - 12.50   Professor Matt Griffin - University of Cardiff
'The Herschel Space Observatory'

Lunch

14.00 - 15.15   Robin Leadbeater - British Astronomical Association
'Chasing Rainbows: Some Amateur Adventures in Spectroscopy'

15.35 - 16.50   Professor Christopher Conselice - University of Nottingham
'Deciphering the Earliest Galaxies'

Tea break

17.20 - 18.30   Dr Robin Catchpole (Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge)
Are we alone?

All times approximate

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People wishing to stay overnight can get a reduction at the Merrion Hotel in the city centre. Those interested must ring the hotel directly and state that they are attending the Leeds Astromeet event at the University: 0113 243 9191. Their website is http://www.themerrionhotel.co.uk/Merrion_Hotel_Home.html.